Film Trailers and Ratings – What’s the Big Idea?
A movie, also known as a movie motion picture, moving picture or short film, is a creative work of visual art designed to simulate real-life experiences, thoughts, visions, emotions, beauty, or mood through the use of still images. Movies are available in all genres, from comedy to drama to horror and action. There are so many different types of movies that it can be very confusing for the first time viewer. Most people just pick the first movie they see without paying attention to the plot or the supporting characters. The main characters and storyline are the most important aspects of the movie.
Each genre of movie will have a different set of acceptable films, known as “pornographic” or “obscenity,” depending on the film’s rating. The rating system has been created by the Classification and Licensing Bureau of the Motion Picture and Film Division of the MPAA. For example, an adult film is rated T, while a movie for children is rated X. “PG” or “P” is used for most feature length films and “T” is reserved for one hour television shows. Some of the most popular films are R, G, and PG-rated.
The movie ratings board also assigns a G rating to films based on its content, which is to say, the movie is deemed to have mild to moderate violence, nudity, sex, foul language, and other such content. Some films that are categorized as G are considered to be the most disturbing and realistic in nature. The reasoning for this classification is that realistic and frightening images lead to psychological horror and the heightened blood pressure of a person watching the film. On the other hand, the feeling of humor is emphasized in light humor movies.
Movies that are rated G are usually considered family entertainment. In essence, G films promote self-parental responsibilities and teach kids how to be responsible with their own bodies. In Japan, however, G is sometimes combined with M (mature) to appeal to a more mature audience. In Singapore, however, G is not allowed as a rating because it is considered too violent. The reasoning is that the violence in G may cause offense to some viewers.
The ratings are usually used by parents so they can guide their children about what films to watch with them. Movie watchers also use the ratings to decide which films to purchase or rent. Movie companies rely on these ratings to generate sales since the majority of movie goers prefer to see films that are rated TV-MA instead of X, A, or G. However, movie watchers must exercise extreme caution because some unscrupulous companies have resorted to rating their own pornographic and R rated films as “PG”. These productions are actually entitled ” Pornography” and are not intended for pre-teens or teenagers. These films may not be suitable for audiences under the age of eighteen.
Movies are a major source of entertainment. Even with the presence of age restrictions and ratings, however, movie watching is an adventurous venture that is fun for all ages. One can never be too young or too old to appreciate a film. Be sure to exercise parental guidance suggested in the trailer for movies of all ages; this will help ensure that you are enjoying your film of choice without risking exposure to inappropriate materials.